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What word can refer to an English breed of edible fowl, as well as an extinct language of southwestern England?

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Nominated for the Academy Award as Best Picture from 1981 were Raiders of the Lost Ark, Chariots of Fire. On Golden Pond, and Reds. Which film won the Oscar?

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Early in 2000, the Broadcast Film Critics Association published their list of the top films of the 1990s. The two highest-ranked films were directed by Steven Spielberg. What two films were they?

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Which three Fox TV series with large ensemble casts were among the most popular television shows of the late 1990's?

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The world's largest empire covered the territory between the Danube River in Europe and China in the 13th century. Which person ruled this empire?

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The writing styles of the Sumerians, Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians all evolved from the oldest type of writing known to mankind, dating from about 3000 BC. What was it?

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This young man, working in the office of The Jersey Observer newspaper, decided to pursue a career as a singer, and in 1935 won first prize in the popular radio talent show, 'Major Bowes Amateur Hour'. He later grew up to become a very popular singer. Who

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There are five pairs U.S. Presidents who share the same last name. What are they?

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Which fast-food chain lost more than $29 million after their hamburgers were linked to deadly bacterial outbreaks in 1993?

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What disease, caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, is characterized by bleeding gums and extreme weakness?

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What was the largest denominations of US paper money ever printed: was it $1000, $5,000, or $10,000?

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This 19th-20th social reformer was a strong advocate of abstinence from alcohol. With her hatchet she led raids of saloons, breaking bottles and destroying furniture. Who was she?

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Which 17th century English physicist and mathematician is said to have discovered the principle of gravity?

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If you looked at a clock in the mirror and the time on the clock face appeared to read 8:20, what time would it be in reality?

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Which crew members of Apollo 11 were the first two human beings to walk on the moon (July 20, 1969)?